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Experimental testing of cool colored thin layer asphalt and estimation of its potential to improve the urban microclimate

Afroditi Synnefa, Theoni Karlessi, Niki Gaitani, M. Santamouris, D.N. Assimakopoulos, C. Papakatsikas

Building and Environment · 2010 · 315 citations · 35 references

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Thermal remote sensing of urban climates

James Voogt, T. R. Oke · Remote Sensing of Environment · 2003 · 3.1K citations

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Cool surfaces and shade trees to reduce energy use and improve air quality in urban areas

Hashem Akbari, M. Pomerantz, Haider Taha · Solar Energy · 2001 · 1.8K citations

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On the impact of urban climate on the energy consumption of buildings

M. Santamouris, N. Papanikolaou, I. Livada et al. · Solar Energy · 2001 · 895 citations

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Simulation of surface urban heat islands under ?ideal? conditions at night part 2: Diagnosis of causation

T. R. Oke, Glenn T. Johnson, D. G. Steyn et al. · Boundary-Layer Meteorology · 1991 · 675 citations

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Global cooling: increasing world-wide urban albedos to offset CO2

Hashem Akbari, Surabi Menon, Arthur H. Rosenfeld · Climatic Change · 2008 · 585 citations

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